Andreessen Horowitz has spent the last three years building bridges in key international markets, most recently opening an office in Tokyo to deepen ties with America’s closest allies. They’ve launched four initiatives under new leadership to turn connections into tangible support for founders and national security alike. First up is a drive to forge technological partnerships on AI, robotics, defense modernization, cybersecurity and supply-chain resilience. Anne Neuberger, their new general partner and head of global affairs, spent nearly two decades at the intersection of defense, intelligence and emerging tech in government. She’ll advise a16z and its portfolio on geopolitical hurdles, international policy and regulations. Raghu Raghuram, managing partner, will spearhead efforts to help growth-stage companies land in new markets fast. a16z calls itself a “push-from-behind” force—offering not just advice, but access to presidents, top buyers and influencers in every country where founders want to expand. On the investor side, Jen Kha has transformed the Investor Relations group into the Global Partnerships team. Her mandate: build relationships with traditional limited partners plus sovereign and strategic institutions that can unlock markets, distribution channels and fresh capital. Meanwhile Gabriel Vasquez and Angela Strange are tracking communities of international founders—over 100 investments outside the U.S. so far—and making sure a16z spots the best tech wherever it emerges.